An Inconvenient Attraction
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  • Reads 191,246
  • Votes 11,013
  • Parts 38
  • Time 5h 28m
Ongoing, First published Oct 11, 2019
Mature
"Has it ever occurred to you that maybe I'm in love with you?"

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Serenity Dixon is an 18-year-old fashion design major and  Architect minor at  Howard University. Her hard work in High School has paid off since she has a full-ride scholarship to her dream university. Everything seemed to be looking up for her until a boy by the name of Dominic Eliot comes into her life. 

Dominic Eliot is the complete opposite. He's majoring in structural engineering at Howard University. Unlike Serenity, he's not outgoing. He keeps to himself and only speaks when he's spoken to. 

So, what happens when they get to know each other? Secrets are shared, their past comes to light, and their bond grows.
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